Bethesda Hospital East
Bethesda Hospital East is a medical facility located in Boynton Beach, FL. This hospital has been recognized for Surgical Care Excellence Award™, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
5% lower than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards

Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth

Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
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Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Heart Attack
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Valve Surgery
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Heart Failure
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Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Pancreatitis
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Bowel Obstruction
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Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
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Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
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Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
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Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™
2023
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Learn more about patient experienceBethesda Hospital East
National Average
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Bethesda Hospital East
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Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Shek
Dr. Cohn and his staff are amazing. He did surgery on my trigger thumb and I immediately had relief. I cannot recommend him enough.
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Cohn
Dr Poratta took the time to see me, let me explain my issue and didn't feel rushed
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Porrata
Healing starts with listening and treating patients as human beings, not just files. Respect means acknowledging concerns and experiences. Clinical diligence involves investigating symptoms to maintain trust and confidence. Transparency is key in care decisions. Humility is admitting uncertainty...
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Beyerlein Jr
Location
Bethesda Hospital East
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bethesda Hospital East located?
Bethesda Hospital East is located at 2815 S Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Bethesda Hospital East won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Bethesda Hospital East has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™, Surgical Care Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™, and 5 more in the past two years.
Is Bethesda Hospital East highly rated with patients?
60% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Bethesda Hospital East score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Bethesda Hospital East?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Bethesda Hospital East profile..
How does Bethesda Hospital East rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Shek is truly an exceptional doctor! From the moment I met him, I felt at ease. He has a warm and caring bedside manner, always taking the time to listen and answer all my questions. He thoroughly discussed my delivery plan and made sure I felt informed and confident every step of the way. I...